Serving 343 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pierce Downer Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 343 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 1% in IL)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
The diversity score of Pierce Downer Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Pierce Downer Elementary School?
343 students attend Pierce Downer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Pierce Downer Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pierce Downer Elementary School?
Pierce Downer Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pierce Downer Elementary School offer ?
Pierce Downer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Pierce Downer Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 343 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 1%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-89% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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